Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Robert Champion (22) lines up a three point basket during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Karl Charles (1) goes in for a shot while being tightly guarded by Navy Midshipmen guard Bryce Dulin (14) and forward Tom Lacey (1) during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) goes up for a lay up but is blocked by Navy Midshipmen forward Tom Lacey (1) during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) goes up for a lay up but is blocked by Navy Midshipmen forward Tom Lacey (1) during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Robert Champion (22) tracks down a loose ball during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Anthony Thompson (2) looks for an open teammate during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) goes up for a shot with Navy Midshipmen center Evan Wieck (54) guarding him during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) goes up for a hook shot during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Patrick Benzan (10) looks to cross over Navy Midshipmen forward George Kiernan (21) during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Anthony Thompson (2) drives to the basket on Navy Midshipmen guard Bryce Dulin (14) during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) is stripped by Navy Midshipmen guard Tim Abruzzo (11) during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Patrick Benzan (10) drives to the hoop during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Patrick Benzan (10) looks for an open teammate during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Patrick Benzan (10) takes a three point shot with Navy Midshipmen guard Nourse Fox (0) coming out to try to block the shot during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Patrick Benzan (10) watches his three point shot with Navy Midshipmen guard Nourse Fox (0) coming out to try to block the shot during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) takes a jump shot during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) takes a jump shot during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Anthony Thompson (2) sets up the offense during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Patrick Benzan (10) dives for a loose ball during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Patrick Benzan (10) looks to go up for a shot with Navy Midshipmen guard Hasan Abdullah (2) guarding him closely during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Patrick Benzan (10) goes up for a shot with Navy Midshipmen guard Hasan Abdullah (2) reaching out during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Robert Champion (22) looks for an open teammate during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Anthony Thompson (2) looks to make a play during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Anthony Thompson (2) looks to get by Navy Midshipmen guard Ryan Pearson (5) during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Navy Midshipmen forward Tom Lacey (1) goes up for a shot with Holy Cross Crusaders center Matt Husek (42) attempting to block the shot during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) drives to the hoop with Navy Midshipmen guard Hasan Abdullah (2) guarding him closely during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) drives to the hoop with Navy Midshipmen forward Tom Lacey (1) guarding him closely during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Navy Midshipmen forward Tom Lacey (1) dives for a loose ball during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Karl Charles (1) takes a three point shot during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Patrick Benzan (10) brings the ball up the court during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Anthony Thompson (2) goes by a Navy Midshipmen defender during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Anthony Thompson (2) hands the ball off during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Patrick Benzan (10) drives to the hoop on Navy Midshipmen guard Nourse Fox (0) during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Robert Champion (22) saves a ball during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Jehyve Floyd (20) does a dribble handoff during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Matt Zignorski (31) looks for an open teammate while being guarded closely by Navy Midshipmen guard Ryan Pearson (5) during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) turns to the basket with Navy Midshipmen forward Tom Lacey (1) falling back during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) drives to the hoop on Navy Midshipmen forward Tom Lacey (1) during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) drives to the hoop on Navy Midshipmen forward Tom Lacey (1) during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Robert Champion (22) takes a three point shot during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Malachi Alexander (21) looks to make a pass to a teammate during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Matt Zignorski (31) goes in for a lay up with Navy Midshipmen guard Nourse Fox (0) and guard Ryan Pearson (5) trailing him during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Matt Zignorski (31) goes in for a lay up with Navy Midshipmen guard Nourse Fox (0) and guard Ryan Pearson (5) trailing him during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders guard Matt Zignorski (31) goes in for a lay up with Navy Midshipmen guard Nourse Fox (0) and guard Ryan Pearson (5) trailing him during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.

Monday, January 2, 2017; Worcester, MA; Holy Cross Crusaders forward Karl Charles (1) drives to the hoop during the Crusaders 51-50 victory over the Midshipmen in Patriot League play at the Hart Center in the Luth Athletic Complex.